The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of chromatin and neural disorders as per 1 December 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for two years. Extension might be a possibility.
The Department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalised medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department’s modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
• Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
• The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
• Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff

As Postdoc in Chromatin and Neural Disorders, your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance.

Your main tasks will consist of:

• Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
• Lead the development, optimization, and execution of stem cell-based brain cell differentiation, focusing on hiPSCs-derived neurons and microglia.
• Design and conduct in vivo experiments using mouse models for neurodevelopmental disorders and brain inflammation.
• Run spatial omics approach including multiplexed protein imaging and transcriptomics.
• Collect and analyze data from genome-wide sequencing, qPCR, Western blotting, and flow cytometry.
• Maintain detailed electronic records of experimental procedures, results, and analyses. Prepare reports, manuscripts, and presentations for both internal meetings and external scientific conferences.

You will report to Professor Kyung Min Noh.